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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,697.63, 23,042.79 and 9,245.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,697.63, 23,042.79 and 9,245.63 is: 12,759.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,697.63 : 23,042.79 = 9,245.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,697.63/23,042.79 = 9,245.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,697.63x = 23,042.79 × 9,245.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,697.63x = 213,044,995.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,044,995.29/16,697.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,759.00

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